Houghton is a city located in Houghton County Michigan. Houghton has a 2024 population of 8,554. It is also the county seat of Houghton County. Houghton is currently growing at a rate of 0.54% annually and its population has increased by 2.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,368 in 2020.
The average household income in Houghton is $64,362 with a poverty rate of 34.86%. The median age in Houghton is 22.2 years: 22 years for males, and 23.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Houghton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,566 | 79.08% |
| Asian | 757 | 9.12% |
| Two or more races | 382 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 285 | 3.43% |
| Black or African American | 271 | 3.26% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,385 | 2.22 | 35.2 | 64.8 |
| Non Family | 1,465 | 1.64 | 16.4 | 83.6 |
| Married | 654 | 3.31 | 74 | 26 |
| Female | 188 | 2.58 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Male | 78 | 3.04 | 11.5 | 88.5 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
35.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 97 | 3.12% |
| Associates Degree | 118 | 3.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 588 | 18.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,372 | 44.13% |
| High School Graduate | 455 | 14.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 87 | 2.8% |
| Some College | 392 | 12.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,083 | 2,006 | 1,143 |
| Asian | 455 | 455 | 406 |
| Black | 205 | 193 | 176 |
| Other Race | 189 | 189 | 189 |
| 2+ Races | 112 | 59 | 31 |
| Hispanic | 96 | 57 | 39 |
| Native American | 42 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $26,925 | $0 | $26,225 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,750 | $0 | $76,693 |
| High School Graduate | $11,926 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,458 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,756 | $24,954 | $26,123 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $30,429 |
$25,756
Average Earnings
$24,954
Average Male
$26,123
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.85% of Houghton residents speak only English, while 18.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,418 | 1,510 | 34.18% |
| Asian | 385 | 136 | 35.32% |
| Multiple | 278 | 111 | 39.93% |
| Black | 143 | 58 | 40.56% |
| Hispanic | 181 | 57 | 31.49% |
| Other | 45 | 37 | 82.22% |
34.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.65%
Male Poverty Rate
26.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Houghton is Other, with 82.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Houghton is Hispanic, with 31.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 52.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.36% |
| Some College | 25.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.42% |
| High School | 8.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 82.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 82.08% |
| Female Employed | 36.22% |
| Male Employed | 25.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,400 | $117,670 |
| Households | $29,821 | $64,362 |
| Married Families | $125,192 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,418 | $30,885 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
20.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
17.9%
Male Marriage Rate
24.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
187
Number of Veterans
140
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 64 |
| First Gulf War | 62 |
| Korea | 44 |
| Vietnam | 37 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 76 |
| 75+ | 72 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 177 | 3.06% |
| Black | 10 | 3.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Employment Rate
11.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.05%
Born in Houghton
83.87%
Native Born
16.13%
Foreign Born
14.25%
Non Citizen
1.88%
Naturalized
83.87% of Houghton residents were born in the United States, with 59.05% having been born in Michigan. 14.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,787 | 46 | 0.53% |
| 2028 | 8,741 | 47 | 0.54% |
| 2027 | 8,694 | 47 | 0.54% |
| 2026 | 8,647 | 46 | 0.53% |
| 2025 | 8,601 | 47 | 0.55% |
| 2024 | 8,554 | 46 | 0.54% |
| 2023 | 8,508 | 503 | 6.28% |
| 2022 | 8,005 | -394 | -4.69% |
| 2021 | 8,399 | 31 | 0.37% |
| 2020 | 8,368 | 611 | 7.88% |
| 2019 | 7,757 | -191 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 7,948 | 67 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 7,881 | -34 | -0.43% |
| 2016 | 7,915 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 7,908 | 18 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 7,890 | -9 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 7,899 | 76 | 0.97% |
| 2012 | 7,823 | 111 | 1.44% |
| 2011 | 7,712 | 8 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 7,704 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,010 | -488 | -6.51% |
| 1990 | 7,498 | -14 | -0.19% |
| 1980 | 7,512 | 1,445 | 23.82% |
| 1970 | 6,067 | 2,674 | 78.81% |
| 1960 | 3,393 | -436 | -11.39% |
| 1950 | 3,829 | 136 | 3.68% |
| 1940 | 3,693 | -64 | -1.7% |
| 1930 | 3,757 | -709 | -15.88% |
| 1920 | 4,466 | -647 | -12.65% |
| 1910 | 5,113 | 1,754 | 52.22% |
| 1900 | 3,359 | -5,428 | -61.77% |